Start with your market
The right grade is the one that supports the market position of the collection.
Grade A — Premium
Choose this direction when the buyer’s priority is higher-end positioning and a stronger durability focus.
Grade B — Commercial
Choose this direction when the buyer needs a balanced relationship between quality, durability and price.
Grade C — Value
Choose this direction when cost efficiency, volume and price competitiveness are the primary commercial drivers.
Think about the economics
A wholesale buyer should consider not only purchase price, but also:
- expected selling position
- customer expectations
- product life expectations
- volume
- margin target
- project requirements
Don’t choose by letter alone
The letter should be treated as part of a broader agreed specification. Ask the manufacturer to confirm what the selected grade means for the specific product and quotation.
When you are unsure
Provide the target market, product list, quantity and intended use. The manufacturer can then recommend a commercially appropriate grade direction.
Read Teak Furniture Grades Explained and review our Wholesale approach.
Start with the collection
Define the product categories required and build a practical product list. Browse Furniture to review the current range.
Define quantities
Provide quantities by product/design and confirm current commercial terms with the manufacturer.
Choose the commercial grade positioning
A — Premium: higher-end positioning and stronger durability focus.
B — Commercial: balanced quality, durability and price.
C — Value: cost-efficient for volume or price-sensitive programs.
If the right choice is unclear, ask the manufacturer to recommend a suitable specification for the target market.
Plan the shipment
A useful wholesale RFQ includes:
- product list
- quantities
- destination
- grade preference
- packing requirements
- target shipment
The manufacturer can then respond with quotation and applicable loadability information.
Evaluate the supplier
Price is only one part of the decision. Also evaluate production, quality control, packing, inspection and export handling. Review our manufacturer approach and wholesale supply.
Use the RFQ as a working document
A buyer does not need to solve every manufacturing decision before contacting the factory. Send the requirements and ask the manufacturer to recommend what is appropriate.
For grade positioning, read Teak Furniture Grades Explained.
Why buyers source teak furniture from Indonesia
For a B2B buyer, sourcing is not only about finding attractive furniture. The supplier needs to understand product requirements, commercial quantities, quality control, packing and export requirements.
Start with the product requirement
Prepare the product list, quantities, intended market, preferred finish and any drawings or reference images.
You do not need to have every manufacturing decision finalized before contacting the supplier. A useful RFQ can identify what is known and ask the manufacturer to recommend what remains open.
Decide what matters commercially
Buyers should consider:
- target market
- expected use
- product positioning
- quantity
- target price
- material / grade preference
- packing requirements
- destination
Choose the right grade positioning
Teak grade should support the commercial purpose of the collection:
A — Premium
For higher-end positioning and a stronger durability focus.
B — Commercial
For a balanced relationship between quality, durability and price.
C — Value
For cost-efficient, volume or price-sensitive programs.
If you are unsure, ask the manufacturer to recommend the appropriate specification.
Ask about manufacturing
Before placing an order, understand how the supplier handles technical review, production, quality control, packing and shipment.
Build a useful RFQ
A practical enquiry can include:
- product list
- quantities
- destination
- grade preference, if known
- drawings / references
- finish
- packing requirements
- target shipment
Buyers can also review our wholesale approach, browse Furniture, or discuss OEM / Custom requirements.
The practical next step
A strong sourcing process does not require the buyer to know everything before contacting the factory. Send the requirement, clarify the commercial objective and let the manufacturer respond with a workable specification and quotation.